Serving 1,041 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arkansas Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas Virtual Academy's student population of 1,041 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,041 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arkansas Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Virtual Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
27%
19%
White
60%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Virtual Academy's ranking?
Arkansas Virtual Academy is ranked #802 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas Virtual Academy often compared to?
Arkansas Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School, Amboy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy?
1,041 students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arkansas Virtual Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Arkansas Virtual Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Virtual Academy offer ?
Arkansas Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Virtual Academy part of?
Arkansas Virtual Academy is part of Arkansas Virtual Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Virtual Academy located?
Arkansas Virtual Academy is located in the John Barrow neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in John Barrow.
School Reviews
5 5/5/2023
Arkansas Virtual Academy is by far the most incredible school in the state!! My daughter began her educational journey here in 7th grade, and is about to graduate in a few days!!! The teachers and staff legitimately care about your child and their education! They challenge their students to do their very best every single day!! In the 6 years my daughter was in attendance she never had a bad teacher. They are all AMAZING !!!! They genuinely care about the success of your child, and will help every step of the way!! The curriculum is advanced and forces the student to use their brains. However, they also offer assistance if your child needs extra help and attention! In high school, they play a huge part in helping your child decide on a career path and have a ton of programs to help achieve their dreams! I would highly recommend this school! My daughter and I both love ARVA !!!
5 5/5/2023
I love ARVA in so many ways but mostly for the teacher support my children receive. The online lessons are very thorough in the middle school/high school platform, so they don''t often need extra help, but when they do reach out to their teachers help is provided via email, teacher-created videos, and in live Class Connect sessions with their teachers. We never feel like we are doing this alone. Socialization has also not been an issue for us. For one, I provide social opportunities for my kids in our local community; they still see many of their friends that they met at our local public schools before we enrolled in ARVA. Also, ARVA provides social opportunities at in-person outings and through participation in online groups such as the National Junior Honor Society and the kids interact with one another during their weekly online sessions with teachers. Overall, ARVA has been a positive experience for our family in the past 3 years my children have been enrolled.
5 5/5/2023
Our children are advanced in reading and math due to ARVA We are in it for the full 12!
5 5/5/2023
This was our first semester with ARVA. Overall it was a good experience. I had homeschooled in the past and this was much easier from a learning coach perspective. The interaction with teachers was good. I was very pleased with the homeroom teacher. He contacted us several times during the semester just to check-in. If there was an issue the teacher responded usually on the same day. The curriculum was good. My only suggestion would be more actual textbooks. We had several glitches with the software, especially in math. Thankfully we had a textbook for that class. It was also a very flexible schedule which is why we chose ARVA. Our student has health issues and ARVA WAS great.
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